BoilerFaultCodesBritish Gas F7 Fault Code
The British Gas F7 fault code means: your boiler thinks it can see a flame inside the system even when it hasn't been told to start, causing it to shut down for safety.. It appears on 1 British Gas model in our database.
Technical description: Flame detected even though the appliance is switched off
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British Gas models that show the F7 fault code
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British Gas F7 fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official British Gas service / installation manuals for each affected model.
Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026